India

India: The Land of Timeless Wonders

India polarizes like no other country in the world – one loves it or one hates it. The colors, the smells, the food, the noise, the chaos, the poverty, the wealth, the temples, the beaches, the mountains, the traffic, the markets – India has it all, and India’s sights are absolutely unique. India unfolds in astonishing variety. Towering snowy peaks of the Himalayas give way southward to lush tropical forests, fertile plains, arid deserts, and palm-fringed beaches. The climate ranges from alpine cool in the north to tropical monsoon in the south.

Kerala’s palm-lined backwaters, trek snowy trails in Ladakh, lounge on Goa’s golden sands, and wander amid spice markets in Mumbai. The land is studded with spectacular heritage: the ivory domes of the Taj Mahal, the hilltop forts of Rajasthan, and the sacred ghats of Varanasi, the sandalwood-scented breeze of Madurai, the breezy tea gardens of Darjeeling. Every region feels like a world unto itself.

Maldives: Islands of Endless Blue

The Maldives are synonymous with paradise. Composed of nearly 1,200 coral islands and atolls draped across the Indian Ocean, this nation is all gentle sea breezes and sun-drenched tranquility. Its climate is uniformly warm and tropical year-round, with trade winds and two monsoon seasons shaping emerald lagoons and white-sand beaches. On land (or rather water), rustic palm huts and ultra-luxury overwater villas sit on stilts above crystal-clear turquoise seas, each island feeling like a private oasis.